City | Rank | County | 2024 Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 1 | Union County | 38,837 |
| Waxhaw | 2 | Union County | 23,837 |
| Weddington | 3 | Mecklenburg County | 14,354 |
| Wesley Chapel | 4 | Union County | 9,464 |
| Rockingham | 5 | Richmond County | 8,783 |
| Marvin | 6 | Union County | 6,949 |
| Wadesboro | 7 | Anson County | 4,908 |
| Wingate | 8 | Union County | 4,425 |
| Mineral Springs | 9 | Union County | 3,446 |
| East Rockingham | 10 | Richmond County | 3,260 |
| Marshville | 11 | Union County | 2,700 |
| Polkton | 12 | Anson County | 2,275 |
| Cordova | 13 | Richmond County | 1,244 |
| JAARS | 14 | Union County | 935 |
| Lilesville | 15 | Anson County | 390 |
| Peachland | 16 | Anson County | 384 |
| Morven | 17 | Anson County | 326 |
| McFarlan | 18 | Anson County | 88 |